2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8. 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 2009 Citroen C8. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Suburban | C8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 80 L |
