1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Suburban | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2880 mm |
