1984 GMC Suburban vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 256 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1984 GMC Suburban | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 2500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |