1999 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1999 GMC Suburban. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 158 kg more than 2011 Dodge Charger.
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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 292 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3053 mm |
