2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (430 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Tundra | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
