2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
