2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Ford Escape 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 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 606 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Escape |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2262 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |
