1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1983 Land Rover Serie III

To start off, 1983 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 796 kg more than 1983 Land Rover Serie III.

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. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1983 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1983 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1976 Chevrolet Suburban 1983 Land Rover Serie III
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Suburban Serie III
Year Released 1976 1983
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 2286 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1404 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2240 mm