1976 GMC Suburban vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 29 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, 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. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 971 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 1976 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
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1976 GMC Suburban | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Bora |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |