2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2008 Buick Enclave and 2008 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Buick Enclave. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Enclave | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Enclave | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |