2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Accord 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.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2003 Honda Accord
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Suburban Accord
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5327 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 99 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2390 kg 1382 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3180 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 64 L


 

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