2004 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 85 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.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2414 kg | 2499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
