1974 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1980 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1980 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1980 Honda Prelude.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet 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. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Suburban | 1980 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Prelude |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
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 | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2330 mm |