2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda SSM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda SSM would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Honda SSM | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | SSM |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2580 mm |