2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 (509 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (401 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 96 L |
