1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. Both 1978 Chevrolet Suburban and 1970 Chevrolet Impala are equipped with a 4,093 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Impala |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3100 mm |