2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1980 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1980 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 113 kg more than 1980 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1980 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Charger | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3300 mm |
