1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Kia Optima
To start off, 2013 Kia Optima is newer by 17 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, 2013 Kia Optima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 562 kg more than 2013 Kia Optima.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Optima. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Optima. (365 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Optima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2795 mm |
