2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 850 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Suburban | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
