1988 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 GMC Suburban | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |