1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Suburban and 1992 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2380 mm |