2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 47 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
