2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Suburban | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
