2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Suburban and 2010 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 912 kg more than 2010 Kia Carens. 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 Kia Carens, 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Carens |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2543 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
