2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Suburban |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |