1995 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Suburban | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Excursion |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 7274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 3270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3490 mm |