2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. 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 124 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |