2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 938 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | CX-7 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 7438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3350 mm |
