1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 1998 Abarth Stola and 1998 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Abarth Stola 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Abarth Chevrolet
Model Stola Suburban
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Size 1994 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 276 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 345 Nm 456 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1910 mm


 

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