2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Hardbody 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 187 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Hardbody 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.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |