1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 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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