2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |