2004 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 58 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101 mm |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2414 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
