1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |
