2007 Dodge Magnum vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 920 kg more than 2007 Dodge Magnum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Magnum | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
