2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 228 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Tahoe | 228 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |