2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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 (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona 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 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 70 L |
