1997 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 750 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Suburban | 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3400 mm |
