2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-250 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-250. (388 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
