2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Volvo XC90 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 (287 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC90. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Yukon | XC90 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 287 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |