2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 754 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 76 L |