2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 5 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 272 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | X670 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
