2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1302 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | 124 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 38 L |