2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2011 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2011 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 2554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
