1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1849 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Abarth 850 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |