1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2007 Saab 9-7X is newer by 34 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, 2007 Saab 9-7X (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban.
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, 2007 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2007 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | GMC | Saab |
| Model | Suburban | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4160 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |
