1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 308 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Suburban |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |