1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 2043 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 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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1959 Alpine A 106 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 106 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 117 L |