1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 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, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Forester |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
