2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 11 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) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 469 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
