1988 GMC Suburban vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1988 GMC Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 1984 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
