1978 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 35 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 300 kg more than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1978 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 GMC Suburban.
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1978 GMC Suburban | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Sienna |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1985 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |