1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1976 Peugeot Peugette
To start off, 1981 GMC Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot Peugette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot Peugette would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Suburban (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot Peugette. (65 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot Peugette.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Peugeot Peugette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot Peugette. (83 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot Peugette. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot Peugette has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot Peugette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 GMC Suburban | 1976 Peugeot Peugette | |
Make | GMC | Peugeot |
Model | Suburban | Peugette |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 65 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2230 mm |