1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1971 Porsche 917

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Porsche 917. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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