2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 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 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |
