2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 6 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 657 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
