2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 802 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | NSX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |