2013 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2013 Ford Mustang and 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 944 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Ford Mustang | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |
