2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.

Because 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo GT 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model GT Suburban
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 5967 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 352 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 519 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5660 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 148 L


 

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