1988 GMC Suburban vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1988 GMC Suburban. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (290 Nm). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 1988 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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.

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