1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2009 Fiat Albea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2009 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Albea. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | Albea |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |