2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2740 mm |
