1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Suburban |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1951 mm |