1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1993 Ford Royale
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Royale would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1993 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Royale.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Royale. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Royale 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.
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1998 Chevrolet Suburban | 1993 Ford Royale | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Royale |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 456 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2560 mm |