1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Today |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
