2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |