1975 GMC Suburban vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Suburban weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. 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, 1975 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 1975 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 GMC Suburban | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
