1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 949 kg more than 1995 Alpina B 12.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 12 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 517 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |