2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 GMC Yukon and 2004 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,820 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 824 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (393 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (221 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Yukon | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
