2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Armada | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2624 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |