2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 221 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 760 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Avensis 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
