2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII.

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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
Make Chevrolet Lincoln
Model Suburban Mark VIII
Year Released 2009 1996
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 307 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 335 Nm 386 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5660 mm 5265 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1361 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2870 mm


 

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