1976 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1976 GMC Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Suburban. 1976 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 GMC Suburban | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Suburban | GTO |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |