1976 GMC Suburban vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.

Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Suburban.

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