1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 26 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 GMC Suburban. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1979 GMC Suburban | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Touareg |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |