2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (502 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Suburban | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
