2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari F40 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 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Tahoe | F40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 120 L |