2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and 2007 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |
