2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain 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 150 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 791 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Terrain | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Terrain | Yukon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |