1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100.
Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100. 1989 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1989 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | 100 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3300 mm |
