1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3270 mm |
