2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2005 Dodge Nitro is newer by 1 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Nitro | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
