1989 GMC Suburban vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1989 GMC Suburban | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Suburban | CR-V |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |