2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Acura RDX
To start off, 2012 Acura RDX is newer by 4 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura RDX.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Suburban | RDX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 68 L |
