1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 39 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 GMC Suburban. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2012 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Suburban | G |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |
