2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 42 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2010 Toyota Avalon, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
