1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 31 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 837 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 3. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 3 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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1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Suburban | 3 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2639 mm |