2006 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Holden Commodore 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Holden Chevrolet
Model Commodore Suburban
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5976 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 360 HP 352 HP
Torque 290 Nm 517 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors


 

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