2013 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Suburban and 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 679 kg more than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 316 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2642 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
