1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 487 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3300 mm |
