1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 GMC Suburban.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2790 mm |
