1973 GMC Suburban vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. 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 11 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Tata Safari. 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari 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.
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1973 GMC Suburban | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | GMC | Tata |
Model | Suburban | Safari |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |