2004 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (495 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 90 L |
