2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 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 225 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 540 kg more than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2320 mm |