2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1387 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2483 kg | 1096 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
