1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 34 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 614 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2751 mm |
