1977 GMC Suburban vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 GMC Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1977 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 1977 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 GMC Suburban | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
