1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 GMC Yukon

To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa.

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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon. 2010 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa 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.

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1989 Ferrari Testarossa 2010 GMC Yukon
Make Ferrari GMC
Model Testarossa Yukon
Year Released 1989 2010
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 497 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 2692 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5131 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 2007 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1953 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2946 mm


 

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