2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Silverado | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |