1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1951 Citroen 11

To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1951 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Citroen 11. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1951 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1951 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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