1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
