1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 400 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | 109 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2780 mm |
