1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 926 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Defender |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |