1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Aston Martin V8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. (455 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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