2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1369 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sonic | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1517 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 117 L |
