2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 771 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Suburban | 300 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2819 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 72 L |
