2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Suburban | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |