2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 549 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 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 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Tahoe | F50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |