2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 GMC Yukon (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Yukon | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 77 L |