2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 102 L |
