1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 692 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Suburban | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2820 mm |
