2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Focus 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 203 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Focus. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Focus. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Focus 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.
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2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Ford Focus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |