2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 750 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Suburban | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2600 mm |
