2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 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 143 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 242 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
