1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.

Because 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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