2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 82 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |