1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Titan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3550 mm |
