2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (518 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dacia |
Model | Suburban | Logan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 50 L |