1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Suburban | L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2410 mm |
