1997 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2690 mm |
