1993 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1139 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Vauxhall Carlton | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Vauxhall | Chevrolet |
Model | Carlton | Suburban |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3638 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 532 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3302 mm |