2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 218 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 257 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alpina | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
