1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 33 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 733 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Impreza |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2619 mm |