1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 490 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | GMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Suburban | Volare |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2760 mm |
