1995 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Kia Venga

To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 435 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1995 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 Kia Venga
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Suburban Venga
Year Released 1995 2011
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5731 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2145 kg 1710 kg