1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2750 mm |