1993 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 715 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 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 Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 Suburban | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | Vanette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2080 mm |