1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2006 Hummer H2
To start off, 2006 Hummer H2 is newer by 27 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H2 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H2 weights approximately 671 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, 2006 Hummer H2 (1,058 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2006 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | GMC | Hummer |
| Model | Suburban | H2 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 1058 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
