1987 GMC Suburban vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1987 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 GMC Suburban weights approximately 535 kg more than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1987 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
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1987 GMC Suburban | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Sienna |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |