2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2006 GMC Yukon and 2006 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Yukon weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. 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, 2006 GMC Yukon (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 2006 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | GMC | Isuzu |
| Model | Yukon | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |
