1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 33 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 41 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.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Suburban | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2746 mm |
