1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 24 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1989 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 GMC Suburban.
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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 GMC Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 GMC Suburban. 1989 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 GMC Suburban | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2745 mm |