2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | GMC | Maserati |
| Model | Yukon | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
