1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 9 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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 168 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (441 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3040 mm |
