1944 Citroen 7 vs. 1979 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 7 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 7. (35 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1332 kg more than 1944 Citroen 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Citroen 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1944 Citroen 7 has manual transmission. 1944 Citroen 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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