2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Suburban | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 120 L |