1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Dodge Stealth
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and 1998 Dodge Stealth 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 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Dodge Stealth.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Stealth. (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Stealth. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Stealth has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Stealth 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 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Dodge Stealth | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Suburban | Stealth |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 456 Nm | 428 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2480 mm |