2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 263 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2819 kg | 2556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 98 L |
