1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 31 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 277 kg more than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Pilot. 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2774 mm |
