1988 GMC Suburban vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1988 GMC Suburban and 1988 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Suburban.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 911. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 1988 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 GMC Suburban | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |