1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 945 kg more than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine.

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