2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Ram | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |