2004 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 899 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | GMC |
| Model | Aurora | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3302 mm |
