1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 496 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2640 mm |
