1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 36 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 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 (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Suburban | Korando |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2490 mm |
