2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 231 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Colorado | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 120 L |
