1982 GMC Suburban vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1982 GMC Suburban is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Suburban weights approximately 530 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. 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, 1982 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1982 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 GMC Suburban | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | 109 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2780 mm |
