1999 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1999 GMC Suburban. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 GMC Suburban. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2850 mm |
