1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A4. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi A4 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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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Audi A4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Suburban | A4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1826 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2809 mm |