2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Renault Scenic 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 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 Renault Scenic. 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, 2005 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic. 2005 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Yukon | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2690 mm |
