1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1989 GMC Suburban is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 GMC Suburban. (407 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Corvette | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |