2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2004 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1022 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (447 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
