1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | 240 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2650 mm |
