2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 486 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2551 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
