2001 Acura MDX vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2001 Acura MDX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Acura MDX.
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, 2001 Acura MDX (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
