1993 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1993 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2885 mm |
