2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 186 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Suburban | Drifter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |