1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 32 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 (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 963 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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 2011 Honda Insight. 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 (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Insight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2550 mm |
