1989 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 770 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Suburban | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Suburban | 928 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
