2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2390 mm |