1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1974 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, both 1974 GMC Suburban and 1974 Lancia Fulvia 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 Lancia Fulvia (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1974 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lancia Fulvia. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Fulvia. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Fulvia 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1974 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Suburban | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2340 mm |
