2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
