1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 19 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | GMC | Marcos |
| Model | Suburban | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1120 mm |
