2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | GMC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Yukon | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 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 | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
