2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 374 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2809 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 129 L |
