1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
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1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2290 mm |