2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Jaguar XKR 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon. (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XKR. 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 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Yukon | XKR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
