2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 807 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Tahoe | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
