1998 Kia Elan vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1998 Kia Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (177 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Kia Elan. (151 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Elan.

Because 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Elan. (186 Nm). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Elan. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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