1999 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 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 49 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 392 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 641 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2717 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2890 mm |