2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2004 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2004 GMC Yukon and 2004 Pontiac Aztek 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 101 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 534 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. (285 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2004 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Yukon | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |
