2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Yukon | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
