1994 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 543 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | 6 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2620 mm |
