2009 Audi A5 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1988 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A5 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3300 mm |
