2000 GMC Yukon vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2000 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 740 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 GMC Yukon (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Yukon | 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Yukon | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
