1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Daihatsu Sirion

To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 32 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion.

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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Sirion 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.

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