2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Renault Modus 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 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2008 Renault Modus. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Modus.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Modus. 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Suburban | Modus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 49 L |
