2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1039 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1989 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3300 mm |
