1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1989 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 GMC Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1989 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3300 mm |
