1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |
