1997 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial

To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 750 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.

Because 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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