2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2007 GMC Sierra

To start off, both 2007 Ferrari F430 and 2007 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1127 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.

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, 2007 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430. 2007 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ferrari F430 2007 GMC Sierra
Make Ferrari GMC
Model F430 Sierra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4308 cc 5997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 483 HP 353 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 465 Nm 506 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 92 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 2577 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 6590 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 4250 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.3 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 129 L


 

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