1982 GMC Suburban vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1982 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 488 kg more than 1982 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 GMC Suburban | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 2718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |
