1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
