1978 GMC Suburban vs. 1994 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1994 Toyota Starlet is newer by 16 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, 1978 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1468 kg more than 1994 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Starlet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Starlet. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 GMC Suburban | 1994 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Starlet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2310 mm |