1999 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1982 Buick Century

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1982 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Century.

Because 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Century. 1982 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Suburban has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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