2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model GT Suburban
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1745 cc 5359 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 454 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 2390 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 117 L