2004 Lexus SC vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 803 kg more than 2004 Lexus SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Lexus | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 117 L |
