1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 686 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2799 mm |
