2007 Acura TL vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 1 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 850 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.

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, 2007 Acura TL, 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura TL 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Acura Chevrolet
Model TL Suburban
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 5328 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 286 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 91.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 2250 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.6 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.5 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 117 L


 

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