2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 428 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Suburban | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2483 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |