1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1991 Ford Corsair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1991 Ford Corsair.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Corsair. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Corsair. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Corsair 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Corsair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |