1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1974 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 700 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet S-10.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1974 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | S-10 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3300 mm |
