1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1976 Ferrari 306

To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 348 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 306.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ferrari 306. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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