1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 GMC Suburban

To start off, both 1974 Fiat 124 and 1974 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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