2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1904 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Taurus | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 148 L |