1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1994 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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, 1994 Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 117 kg more than 1994 Rover Range Rover.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover Range Rover. (271 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1994 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
