1989 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 224 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |