1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 16 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 484 kg more than 1996 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 Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1996 | 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 | 247 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2891 mm |
