1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 30 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 947 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2900 mm |
