2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX 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 34 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX 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 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |