2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. 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 31 more horse power than 1992 Renault Alpine. (251 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 830 kg more than 1992 Renault 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Alpine 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Suburban | Alpine |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |