2012 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2012 GMC Sierra and 2012 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
