1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 39 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 355 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
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 Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2797 mm |
