2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 8 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 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Yukon | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
