1993 Ford Orion 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 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Orion would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1993 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Orion. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Orion 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.
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1993 Ford Orion | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Orion | Suburban |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1951 mm |