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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 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 355 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 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 | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |
