2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Lexus SC 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 70 more horse power than 2008 Lexus SC. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Lexus SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus SC. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus SC. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Suburban | SC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 75 L |
