2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 96 L |
