2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (518 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Avella |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2400 mm |
