2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 940 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.

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 (502 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 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 2007 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Suburban 911
Year Released 2000 2007
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5967 cc 3594 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 502 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 82.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2390 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 67 L


 

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