1976 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
