1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 900 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |
