2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | 370Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 72 L |