2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Suburban | Insignia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2737 mm |