1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 16 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G 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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1974 GMC Suburban | 1990 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | G |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |