2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 162 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Suburban | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2280 mm |
