1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 117 L |