1999 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 17 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 249 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Suburban has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2750 mm |
