2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 995 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Tahoe | 228 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
