1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
