2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 8,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 662 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (617 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8100 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2790 mm |
