1976 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 36 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Suburban | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | GMC | Buick |
| Model | Suburban | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2837 mm |
