2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Honda Z
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Honda Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |