2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (520 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 70 L |
