1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1989 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1989 GMC Suburban is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
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, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Taft | 1989 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Taft | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3300 mm |
