2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 448 kg more than 2004 GMC Yukon.
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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2004 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 GMC Yukon | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Yukon | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4820 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |