2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 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 4,820 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
