2013 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra and 2013 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 GMC Sierra and 2013 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | 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 | 322 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 472 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2342 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
