1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1983 GMC Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1983 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 GMC Suburban. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1983 GMC Suburban | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2743 mm |