2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular 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 (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Popular |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
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 | 307 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2300 mm |