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. Both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2010 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 6,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 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 136 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 6000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | 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 | 2683 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 148 L |
