2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (236 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1296 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Porsche | GMC |
| Model | Boxster | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
