1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | LR2 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 456 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2670 mm |