1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1943 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 117 L |