2010 Ferrari California vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari California would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 838 kg more than 2010 Ferrari California.
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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon. 2012 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari California | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | California | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 117 L |
