2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram 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, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2010 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4701 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 | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
