1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Reliant Bug

To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1824 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Reliant Bug. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Bug has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Bug will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: