1973 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 132 kg more than 2013 Honda Pilot.
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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2775 mm |
