2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Express would be higher. Both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2013 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 82 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2560 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 119 L |
