2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (301 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 86 L |
