1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2620 mm |
