1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
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 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | GMC | Alpina |
| Model | Suburban | B7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3071 mm |
