1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Suburban and 1979 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 242 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2330 mm |