1997 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 695 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2360 mm |