2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 12 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 469 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC60.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 |
