1977 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1977 GMC Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 415 kg more than 1977 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 GMC Suburban | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |
