2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 321 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Ram |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2739 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 98 L |
