1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1222 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
