2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. Both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2012 Chevrolet Suburban are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 320 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1312 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
