1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2003 Honda CR-V is newer by 24 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, 2003 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 754 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V.
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 GMC Suburban (285 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
