1999 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 383 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2890 mm |