1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1990 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1990 GMC Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1990 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Blazer | Suburban |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5010 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |