1981 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1981 GMC Suburban. 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1981 GMC Suburban | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | LR4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 2646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2885 mm |