1971 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Campagnola 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 67 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 942 kg more than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat Campagnola 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Campagnola | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Fiat | GMC |
Model | Campagnola | Suburban |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 285 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |