1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 129 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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 (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto 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 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
