1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 219 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Suburban has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7438 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2743 mm |