1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen

To start off, 1995 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 16 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.

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 (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.

Compare all specifications:

1979 GMC Suburban 1995 Nissan Rasheen
Make GMC Nissan
Model Suburban Rasheen
Year Released 1979 1995
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4093 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 242 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2440 mm


 

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