1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is newer by 19 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella 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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