1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, both 1979 GMC Suburban and 1979 Holden GTS were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 757 kg more than 1979 Holden GTS.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Holden GTS. 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 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1979 Holden GTS 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:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Suburban | GTS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
