2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Suburban | Ram |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 552 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |