2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2004 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2004 GMC Yukon and 2004 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GS. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 511 kg more than 2004 Lexus GS. 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 GMC Yukon (441 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2004 Lexus GS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Yukon | GS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2810 mm |
