1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 34 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 912 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2645 mm |
