1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Renault 21

To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (106 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21.

Because 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Renault 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (159 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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