2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Holden Calais
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Holden Calais were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Calais.
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) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Holden Calais | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Yukon | Calais |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 278 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
