1955 Abarth 600 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1951 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Abarth | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2946 mm |
