1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
