1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 16 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 952 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2850 mm |
