1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
