2011 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1372 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Honda Civic | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Suburban |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1201 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |