2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon . (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL.
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 Denaly XL (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon . (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon .
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 GMC Yukon Denaly XL | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3280 mm |
