2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,357 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Suburban |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5357 cc | 5298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |