2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1496 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Livina | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Livina | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 117 L |