1973 GMC Suburban vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2290 mm |
