1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 317 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada.
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, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Suburban | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |
