2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 232 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1750 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (56 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2005 Suzuki Alto
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Suburban Alto
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5327 cc 657 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 56 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 65 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2390 kg 640 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 3500 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3180 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 45 L


 

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