2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
