2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. 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 168 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
