1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 19 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, 2007 Seat Leon (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon 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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1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Suburban | Leon |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |