2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 281 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
