2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 845 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (566 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
