1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2000 Honda CR-V is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 732 kg more than 2000 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | CR-V |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2620 mm |