1976 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 31 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 690 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1976 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1976 GMC Suburban | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Legacy |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |