2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 7 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, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Yukon | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2992 mm |
