2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2009 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 117 L |
