2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 643 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 1981 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Equinox | Suburban |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3300 mm |