2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2004 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 5,328 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 329 kg more than 2004 GMC Yukon.
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, 2004 GMC Yukon (442 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Tahoe | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
