1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, 1990 Mazda 626 is newer by 11 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 13 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 626. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 927 kg more than 1990 Mazda 626. 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 626. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 626. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 626 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 | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | 626 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |
