2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |