2004 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 964 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | F430 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2414 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 108 L |