1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 31 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 674 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
