1988 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.

Because 1988 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, 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) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1988 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. 1988 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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