1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2001 Nissan AXY is newer by 22 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 472 kg more than 2001 Nissan AXY.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan AXY. 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan AXY has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan AXY 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.

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