2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Suburban and 2011 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 57 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 831 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
