2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 556 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Chrysler | GMC |
Model | Town & Country | Yukon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |