1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 Honda Avancier

To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 23 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Chevrolet Suburban 2002 Honda Avancier
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Suburban Avancier
Year Released 1979 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 129 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2230 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2770 mm


 

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