1989 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1989 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | R |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3216 mm |