2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 209 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro.
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 Opel Vivaro, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Vivaro. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
