2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 518 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Suburban |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |