1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 36 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 710 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2578 mm |
