1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 GMC Jimmy

To start off, both 1975 Chevrolet Suburban and 1975 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1975 Chevrolet Suburban and 1975 GMC Jimmy are equipped with a 4,093 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 GMC Jimmy.

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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 GMC Jimmy. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 GMC Jimmy.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chevrolet Suburban 1975 GMC Jimmy
Make Chevrolet GMC
Model Suburban Jimmy
Year Released 1975 1975
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 4093 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 243 Nm 242 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2720 mm


 

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