2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 70 L |
