1980 GMC Suburban vs. 1989 Honda Legend
To start off, 1989 Honda Legend is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1980 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 835 kg more than 1989 Honda Legend.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend. 1980 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 GMC Suburban | 1989 Honda Legend | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Legend |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2674 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2770 mm |