1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 1988 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, 1988 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. 1988 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. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | F40 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |