2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Suburban and 2010 Nissan Maxima 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 61 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (291 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1253 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima. 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 2010 Nissan Maxima. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2870 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 76 L |
