1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. Both 1978 Chevrolet Suburban and 1975 Chevrolet Suburban are equipped with a 4,093 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Suburban |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
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 | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |