2001 GMC Yukon vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2001 GMC Yukon and 2001 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Yukon weights approximately 750 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (317 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Yukon | 2001 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Yukon | Verada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
