2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (447 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 98 L |
