1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 268 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | 75 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
