2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 91 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 80 L |
