2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, both 2009 GMC Envoy and 2009 Ferrari California were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy.
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 California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy. 2009 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | GMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Envoy | California |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |
