1991 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Alpina B3
To start off, 2011 Alpina B3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1991 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1991 GMC Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 GMC Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 GMC Suburban | 2011 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | GMC | Alpina |
| Model | Suburban | B3 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |
