1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 21 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | R |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3216 mm |