2010 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 314 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Patrol | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Patrol | Yukon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 559 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |