1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1984 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO and 1984 Suzuki SJ 410 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki SJ 410 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1984 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
| Model | 288 GTO | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |
