1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Chevrolet Suburban 2007 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Suburban Civic
Year Released 1977 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 242 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 6100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2710 mm