1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Hummer H2
To start off, 2009 Hummer H2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2009 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hummer |
| Model | Suburban | H2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 393 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
