1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 22 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 GMC Suburban. (407 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 1989 GMC Suburban.
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1989 GMC Suburban | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2743 mm |