1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 29 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |
