1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ferrari F355. 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | F355 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 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 | 364 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |