1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 109 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Suburban |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3310 mm |