1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1999 Kia Elan
To start off, 1999 Kia Elan is newer by 20 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, 1999 Kia Elan (149 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1999 Kia Elan.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Elan. 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Elan. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Elan. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Elan 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 GMC Suburban | 1999 Kia Elan | |
Make | GMC | Kia |
Model | Suburban | Elan |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2260 mm |