2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
