1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |