1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1975 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Alfasud | Suburban |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3300 mm |