1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | 208 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |