1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 800 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 1973 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 GMC Suburban | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Freelander |
Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |