2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Infiniti G35
To start off, 2005 Infiniti G35 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti G35. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Infiniti G35. 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 (442 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2005 Infiniti G35 | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Yukon | G35 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
