1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 480 kg more than 1942 Cadillac 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1942 Cadillac 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1942 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1942 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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