2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1394 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2010 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Porsche | GMC |
| Model | 911 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 409 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 148 L |
