1993 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1993 Alpina B3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B3 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 390 kg more than 1993 Alpina B3.

Because 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B3. (260 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B3. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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