2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
