2009 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2009 Suzuki XL7 and 2009 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Suzuki XL7 | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Suzuki | GMC |
| Model | XL7 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
