1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Toyota Soarer 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 502 kg more than 2002 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
