1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1980 GMC Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1980 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1980 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Fiat | GMC |
Model | 124 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |