2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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. Both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2010 Chevrolet Express are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 202 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |