2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | MiTo | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |