1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 826 kg more than 1971 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. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Suburban | 1971 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Serie III |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 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 |