2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Suburban Familia
Year Released 2007 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 311 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.9 mm 78.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 9.4:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5660 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 50 L


 

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