2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2004 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2004 GMC Yukon and 2004 Mazda MPV 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 86 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MPV. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 529 kg more than 2004 Mazda MPV. 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 MPV. 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 (441 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MPV. (260 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2004 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Yukon | MPV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2760 mm |
