2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |