1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1408 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3300 mm |
