1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 967 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari F40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. (285 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Suburban | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | F40 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |