2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
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2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |