1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Peugeot 307

To start off, 2003 Peugeot 307 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 307. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 307. 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 2003 Peugeot 307. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 307. (120 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 307. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2003 Peugeot 307 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.

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