1978 GMC Suburban vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1978 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 700 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 GMC Suburban | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Serena |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
