2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2210 mm |
