1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 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. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Suburban |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 148 L |