1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1976 Volvo 66

To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 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 73 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Volvo 66. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 66 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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