2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Suburban | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 519 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 67 L |