1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3010 mm |
