2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
