1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 35 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, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 727 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Compass 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 | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Suburban | Compass |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2634 mm |