2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 125 L |
