1984 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1985 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1985 GMC Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC 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, 1985 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. 1985 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1985 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Arna | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3300 mm |
