2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Suburban and 2011 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2011 Kia Optima. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Optima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
