2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Suburban | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 4980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
