2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (295 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 379 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (448 Nm). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Yukon | Equus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2414 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 77 L |
