2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 82 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
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 (520 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2789 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 | 87 L |
