2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 672 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | RL | Suburban |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 117 L |