2004 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Suburban and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (447 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2516 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
