1986 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 GMC Suburban (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 GMC Suburban weights approximately 209 kg more than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 GMC Suburban | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Suburban | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
