2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Because 2004 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana 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 (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Suburban | Liana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 50 L |
