1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 563 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2819 mm |
