2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Ford Taurus X | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5298 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |