1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
