2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Prius. 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Prius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
