1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 16 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3230 mm |
