1990 GMC Suburban vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 1990 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
