2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1981 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 105 L |