2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 775 kg more than 1998 Toyota Supra.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 441 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Supra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |