1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 984 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.

Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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