1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 23 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 950 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | GMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2210 mm |
