2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1627 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Jimny.
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2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Suburban | Jimny |
Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2260 mm |