2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Titan. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Suburban Titan
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5328 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5660 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 106 L


 

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