1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1982 GMC Jimmy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 700 kg more than 1982 GMC Jimmy. 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, 1974 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (130 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Suburban | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
