2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Suburban and 2011 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1587 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2819 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 40 L |
