2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 9 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2004 GMC Yukon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
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2004 GMC Yukon | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Yukon | ActiveHybrid 7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 2123 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |