2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-250.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2002 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
