1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Defender |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6210 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 326 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |