1985 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1985 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 224 kg more than 2007 Honda Pilot.
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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1985 GMC Suburban | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Pilot |
Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |