1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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