2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 142 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Explorer. 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 (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Explorer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 85 L |