1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 541 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Odyssey | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2946 mm |
