2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Honda Accord

To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Accord 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 2013 Honda Accord
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Suburban Accord
Year Released 2006 2013
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 2356 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.0 : 1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4805 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1436 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2725 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 65 L


 

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