2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 955 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 208. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Tahoe | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
