1974 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Kia Venga

To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 490 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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