1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 22 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2774 mm |
