1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Suburban and 1979 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Triumph TR7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph TR7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Suburban | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2170 mm |
