1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 GMC Suburban.
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, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1989 GMC Suburban | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | LR2 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |