2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Rover 45 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 204 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Rover 45. 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 Rover 45. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Suburban | 45 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 55 L |
