2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Express | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |