1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 37 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 453 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2797 mm |
