2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Suburban and 2010 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 90 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 711 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Ford Flex | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Flex |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2739 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 70 L |