1958 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1671 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 500 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 98 L |
