2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2008 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 503 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 GMC Yukon (462 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Blazer | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
