1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model 1900 Suburban
Year Released 1950 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3300 mm