how much does a 1968 suburban weigh verses the later model sub's

my 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 weighs 6250 with me in it, 1/2 tank of fuel and minimal tools, couldnt tell you what a newer one weighs, but I'll bet it's considerably less because of all the plastic and aluminum.

The curb weight of a 1996 4x4 suburban is 6,074 lbs.

....wow can't belive a 68 sub is lighter then the new escalade. auto trader has the new escalade at 7,100lbs http://www.autotrader.com/research/compare/index.jsp?restype=used

and mine is heavier than stock because of my bumpers and bigger tires,etc...

The older ones are lighter because of all the safety equipment the later models are required to have. Plus my 99 burb is bigger than my 72's

The safety equipment is a big part of it.Also sound deadening insulation.The cargo capacity of a 9 passenger 72 is 41cu feet.A 2006 is 47cu feet.

That is suprising.I thought heavier gauge metal weighed more than plastic,cardboard,thin metal and aluminum.I believe it,though.Just suprised.

I was given a 82 3/4 4X4 diesel Burb yesterday and picked it up today..............Talk about weight, have no idea of how much but it had my 8500 GVW trailer
almost scraping front and back