2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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 2009 Nissan Armada. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
