1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 2029 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450. 2010 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Maserati | GMC |
| Model | 450 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2819 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3302 mm |
