1990 GMC Suburban vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1990 GMC Suburban is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
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 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1990 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 GMC Suburban | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | A 109 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2780 mm |