2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 965 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | LS | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
