1980 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Because 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ferrari GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Suburban | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | GTO |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |