1989 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1975 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1975 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1975 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Suburban weights approximately 915 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Because 1975 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 GMC 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, 1975 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. 1975 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 1975 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Beretta | Suburban |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3300 mm |