2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
