1993 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 793 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Sienna |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3040 mm |