1990 GMC Suburban vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 GMC Suburban is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
