2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra 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 241 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Suburban | Dedra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 63 L |
