1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1972 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Suburban | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2840 mm |
