2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 244 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 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 (520 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 110 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 61 L |
