2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |