1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | 924 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |