2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 983 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2483 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
