2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 64 kg more than 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
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 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | GMC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Yukon | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3294 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
