2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Suburban | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 100 L |
