1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 804 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Bora. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Bora 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.
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1979 GMC Suburban | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | GMC | Maserati |
Model | Suburban | Bora |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |