2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue 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 8,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Vue. (250 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 544 kg more than 2006 Saturn Vue. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (617 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Suburban | Vue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8100 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
