1993 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 187 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 689 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Honda Accord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Accord |
Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2680 mm |