2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5298 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |