2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.
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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2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Suburban | Firebird |
Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2750 mm |