2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 51 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 168 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Tahoe | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |