2004 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (447 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2516 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |