1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC 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 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1985 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1985 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 GMC Suburban | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |