1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 936 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |