2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Yukon. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Yukon.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Tahoe | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |