1988 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 25 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Suburban.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Suburban | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
