1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, 2004 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 795 kg more than 2004 Porsche Cayenne.

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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (321 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche Cayenne 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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