2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 821 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | GMC | Infiniti |
Model | Yukon | QX56 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 106 L |