1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 915 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 2007 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Suburban has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 3544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2670 mm |
