2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2740 mm |
