2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | GMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Sierra | 599 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2263 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 105 L |
