1985 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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, 1985 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1985 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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