2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Holden UTE

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden UTE would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden UTE (357 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (307 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.

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, 2008 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm). This means 2008 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2008 Holden UTE 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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