2007 Lexus GS vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 868 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Lexus | GMC |
| Model | GS | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
