2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 385 kg more than 2004 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
