1958 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1958 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Vedette | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Vedette | Suburban |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3302 mm |