2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Suburban | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
