1981 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban.
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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1981 GMC Suburban | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | LR3 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6210 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |