1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 127 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Suburban | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3140 mm |
