1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 26 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 838 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Touran |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
