2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada.
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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada 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 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 116 L |