2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (336 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. 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 (509 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Yukon | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
