1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and 1998 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Dodge Durango. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Durango |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2950 mm |
