2000 GMC Yukon vs. 2000 Peugeot 306

To start off, both 2000 GMC Yukon and 2000 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. 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 2000 Peugeot 306. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306.

Compare all specifications:

2000 GMC Yukon 2000 Peugeot 306
Make GMC Peugeot
Model Yukon 306
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4819 cc 1586 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2260 kg 1210 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2550 mm


 

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