2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 13 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 159 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 925 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus 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.
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2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Focus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2045 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |