2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 136 L |
