1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 902 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
