2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2006 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 545 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 159 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |