1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 538 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
Model | 1750 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |