2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2009 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 GMC Yukon | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
