2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Subaru Forester 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 109 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 740 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
