1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
Model | Giulietta | Suburban |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |