2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Suburban | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
