1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Serie II | Suburban |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3302 mm |