2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen would be higher. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 669 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 413 kg more than 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen.
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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 859 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | V Sixteen | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 13600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 1001 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 1356 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2946 mm |
