1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 GMC Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Suburban (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 940 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 GMC Suburban | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |