2005 Acura RL vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2005 Acura RL and 2005 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 Acura RL.
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, 2005 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RL. (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RL | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Acura | GMC |
Model | RL | Yukon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |