2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 GMC Yukon

To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 GMC Yukon. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.

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2011 GMC Yukon 2010 GMC Yukon
Make GMC GMC
Model Yukon Yukon
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 352 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 517 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2554 kg 2819 kg
Vehicle Length 5131 mm 5649 mm
Vehicle Width 2007 mm 2009 mm
Vehicle Height 1953 mm 1951 mm
Wheelbase Size 2946 mm 3302 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 148 L