1993 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Suburban 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 76 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 458 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2640 mm |
