1946 Citroen 7A vs. 1984 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1984 GMC Suburban is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1946 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1946 Citroen 7A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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. 1984 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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