2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 892 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (502 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 3282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
