2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 709 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2543 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
