1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 37 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 530 kg more than 1974 GMC Suburban. 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Suburban | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |
