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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 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.
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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (345 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 | 5328 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |