1997 Buick Century vs. 1982 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Suburban weights approximately 710 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.

Because 1982 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC 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, 1982 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.

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