1989 GMC Suburban vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1989 GMC Suburban and 1989 Jaguar XJS 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 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 GMC Suburban.
Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Jaguar XJS. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Suburban | XJS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |
