2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 501 kg more than 2009 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | Navara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2533 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
