1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 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 78 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | GMC | Simca |
| Model | Suburban | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
