1973 GMC Suburban vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1973 GMC Suburban and 1973 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
