1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet Suburban and 1978 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 911. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |