2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Astra would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Astra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 52 L |
