2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram 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. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 247 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Ram | Yukon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 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 | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 2554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |