1974 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 850 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Suburban | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | F355 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |