1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 516 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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 (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |