1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2530 mm |
