1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1983 Hummer H1
To start off, 1983 Hummer H1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Hummer H1 (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Hummer H1 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1979 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Hummer H1 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1983 Hummer H1 | |
| Make | GMC | Hummer |
| Model | Suburban | H1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3310 mm |
