1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 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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