1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 815 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Suburban |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3300 mm |