1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Blazer and 1979 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1979 Chevrolet Blazer and 1979 GMC Suburban are equipped with a 4,093 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 432 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Blazer | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
