2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1353 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Honda | GMC |
Model | Civic | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |