2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 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 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 115 L |
