1973 GMC Jimmy vs. 1973 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1973 GMC Jimmy and 1973 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Jimmy (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 GMC Jimmy.
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, both vehicles can yield 242 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Jimmy | 1973 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Jimmy | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3300 mm |
