1984 GMC Suburban vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1984 GMC Suburban is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Morris Six. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1984 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 GMC Suburban | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | GMC | Morris |
Model | Suburban | Six |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |