2009 Acura RL vs. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 1980 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RL | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3300 mm |
