2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. 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 49 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 93 L |
