1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 832 kg more than 1993 Porsche Boxster.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche Boxster 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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