2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 81 kg more than 2010 GMC Yukon. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Yukon | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 2733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 136 L |
