1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Chevrolet Suburban | 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Suburban | Lancer |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |