1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 4 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1332 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. 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 1986 Honda Civic. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic 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 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2210 mm |
