1972 GMC Suburban vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 GMC Suburban. (238 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 790 kg more than 2006 Nissan Titan.
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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Suburban. (481 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Suburban | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Titan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3560 mm |
