1985 GMC Suburban vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Suburban | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2550 mm |
