1980 GMC Suburban vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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, 1980 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

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