2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 599 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 859 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 599 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1765 kg | 2624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 117 L |
