1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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