1980 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 GMC Suburban | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |
