2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
