2000 Acura TL vs. 1983 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2000 Acura TL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 GMC 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 1983 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | TL | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3300 mm |
