2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 392 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |