1990 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 20 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1990 GMC Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1990 GMC Suburban.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 GMC Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
