1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet Corvette and 1993 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 556 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1993 Chevrolet Corvette 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Suburban
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5732 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 405 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 9 seats
Vehicle Weight 1589 kg 2145 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3350 mm