1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1974 GMC Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
Model | Spider | Suburban |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |