2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 8,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (617 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor 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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Meteor |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8100 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |