2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2009 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 5,967 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 653 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Lumina | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 327 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
