1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7438 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2410 mm |