2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Suburban |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |