2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 935 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. 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 (454 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |