2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 129 kg more than 2004 GMC Yukon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3280 mm |
