1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 927 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ferrari | GMC |
Model | 328 GTS | Suburban |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4093 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 242 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3300 mm |