1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ferrari Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Chevrolet Suburban | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | Dino |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |