2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
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 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | 300 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 95 L |
