1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 8 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 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 11 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 832 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair.

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