1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3310 mm |
